And, as my strength decay'd, her bounty grew."

"In decent dress, and coarsely clean,
The pious matron next was seen.
"—p. 241.

WOMAN SPEAKER.

In decent dress, and coarsely clean,

The pious matron next was seen,

Clasp'd in her hand a godly book was borne,

By use and daily meditation worn;

That decent dress, this holy guide,

Augusta's care had well supplied.